Pelvìq Physiotherapy

18/08/2019

Getting used to the new stateside life. I can read all the signs and understand conversations in public 😆 I miss Germany and the strides I was making there but now onto the next phase. Can’t complain just busy and working on getting my license transferred to California! Very excited to finally be here and educating more women about pelvic health 💜💜

21/04/2019

Currently on holiday and spent yesterday biking around Margaux, France. It was wonderful but needless to say my saddle region is a bit sore. Then I came across this article and thought crazy coincidence and how informative! Let’s keep our vulvas healthy by talking more about it👍🏼💜

25/03/2019

Physiotherapy for the win again! For many conditions PT has been shown to be more or equally effective as more invasive options. In the majority of cases, medications for overactive bladder or urinary incontinence mask the symptoms but the underlying problem is not actually addressed. Before opting for surgery or numerous medications see if a PT like me can help.

Behavioral therapies are better than medications in addressing urinary incontinence, according to an analysis of 84 studies that was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Patients who used behavioral methods were over five times more likely to report improvement of their symptoms compared with women who received no treatment, while those treated with drugs alone were twice as likely to improve as those who received no treatment.

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20/03/2019

This link is now working! Very excited to tune in to the next Institute for Birth Healing Summit! To anyone who is postpartum/pregnant/ever thinks about getting pregnant, please follow the Institute for Birth Healing Summits. The webinars are jammed packed with evidence-based information presented in a way that both layman and medical professionals can understand.

05/03/2019

I usually say this specifically to women’s health but it effects everyone. Advocate for yourself! Get a second opinion and do your research. Informed patients tend to get what they need faster or at least can identify the bs faster.

In an eye-opening exclusive reported by CNN, it was revealed that a former medical director for Aetna admitted under oath that “he never looked at patients’ records when deciding whether to approve or deny care.”

22/02/2019

Less than 24 hours away from this awesome opportunity to educate women in my community!

Super exciting opportunity guys! Our very own, Rachel Hannum-Grinstead is going to hold a pelvic health workshop for all the ladies in our community! Rachel is a pelvic health physical therapist with a special focus in prevention of pregnancy-related dysfunction and postpartum rehabilitation.

The topics covered will be beneficial to all female athletes, not just those who have been or are currently pregnant!! There is no cost, and you can bring friends from outside of the gym.

The workshop will be on Saturday, 23 February from 12-1330 (after open gym). No need to pre register either!

08/02/2019

How many months do you think you need to prepare for birthing a baby? 2,3,9....2 years? Are we every really "prepared" to bring a new life into this world?

I think it is different for every new momma but from a physical perspective to properly prepare the body to push a baby for a safe and optimal birth we need a minimum of 12 months. Yikes! As fellow orthopedic and women's health specialist Julie Wiebe describes, women should start an exercise plan 3 months before they plan on seeing two pink lines on the p*e strip.

This allows the body to adapt to the new physical activity level and then start making changes before the body goes into baby making mode. This will help the mother carry the baby better and minimize common aches and pains of pregnancy. A fit mother can also handle the stress of childbirth much better.

Follow the link to see Julie's top 5 things a woman Should do before getting pregnant:

When my husband and I were preparing to start our family we discussed a six month pre-pregnancy cleanse that we would BOTH embark on to get ready. This meant that as our first step toward pursuing parenting as a team WE would eliminate alcohol, processed foods, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine, et...

29/01/2019

Join us Thursday night at the Landstuhl Elementary School from 4-6pm!

UPDATE: Sadly due to “the weather” the event tonight has been canceled 😥 hopefully it gets rescheduled soon! Drive safe tonight everyone!

24/01/2019

To all my mommas out there who may be struggling with s*xuality and self-image with a post-baby bod: PLEASE read The Mommy Mojo Makeover!! Dana Myers is empowering and she is giving away copies of her book. Don’t be the s*xless mommy clichè. You deserve to feel s*xy and be a mother.

Returning to s*xual activity after birth can be complicated both physically and mentally and this book addresses so many of the mental roadblocks that I’m still learning about. Follow the link to order your copy. Knowledge is power 👊🏼💪🏼💃🏼

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10/01/2019

Ladies, we need to change how we think about our bodies and our medical care. I have had concerning conversations with a few women this week that make me want to get back on my soapbox.

No one can better advocate for yourself than you. If you are concerned about certain symptoms or seeking medical care for the prevention of disease/disorders please don’t let your medical provider dismiss you and accept it when they say, “oh I don’t think you’ll have that problem,” or “let’s wait and see if you develop a problem.”

It happens with concerns outside of women’s health or pelvic health but definitely more frequent in these specialty areas. If you are concerned about your pelvic health or want to prevent dysfunctions- because let’s face it, we’ve never been taught about proper pelvic floor functioning or how to do a Kegel correctly-don’t accept the bs!

If someone has knee pain, they get a referral to physical therapy, possibly orthopedics and some imaging without much resistance. Tell your PCM you have pelvic pain with s*x and expect to be told to drink a glass of wine or use more lubricant 😑.

Prevention and education are the best weapons against pelvic floor dysfunctions. Don’t be dismissed. Get the care you deserve.